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… and that’s a (w)rap!

August Open Studios is now complete + the studios have gone quiet. It’s safe to say it was a busy one + I’m very pleased to announce that a fair few handwoven one off homeware + wearable textile pieces went off to new homes around the world this weekend. Happy Happy.

Thank you to one + all who came along to Coburg House this weekend to chat about all things warp + weft as well as make those all important purchases, that make + shape my wee creative world. Thank you! V much appreciated!

I also want to say a very big thank you to my brilliant fantastic students who were on hand across the weekend to talk about their beautiful projects + what goes on in the PickOne studios, giving a richer insight to all who visited! Thank you, very much appreciated + I know visitors REALLY enjoyed your input + chat - thank you.

There will be extra cheery biscuits for everyone this week!

Our next Open Studios event will be December 2026, so do please look out for that in due course!

I’m on strict voice rest as I recover from all the chat + Domino is pooped from all his snoozing!!!

Happy Sunday an thank you again one + all for making this a memorable Open Studio Event!❣️🥰❣️

… OPEN …

Teas is on, the 80s vinyls are out + on + Domino is snoring his head off in his wee bed … Zzzzzz …

I’ll be in hand to talk about all things warp + weft as will a number of students who are here working on current projects … so all good!

I also have new homewares + scarf collections for sale … all featuring my favoured sashiko styled weave structures!

We opened today at 10.00 + close at 17.00 + again tomorrow! Cafe Domenico are on hand both days with all there fab treats … so if your out and about do come along to our fantastic Open Studio event as there is something for everyone! 😀

Can a month be jinxed?

July has been a challenge + I’m glad it’s drawing to a close. This morning I was so discombobulated that I went into a kebab shop + asked for a haircut.

Should i be worried? Is this a cause for concern? Have I reached burnout? I do wonder sometimes … Life goes on.

Anyhoo .. I, for one am looking forward to August + to this weekends Coburg House Open Studio event … additional information at the end of the carrousel…

I’ve just spent a bit of time cutting + trimming my latest collection of double sashiko light scarf lengths, all hand woven in Knoll Yarns Ltd merino lambswool, which will be available to purchase this weekend … it’s been interesting inspecting the backs + fronts of the pieces individually + as a collection. However, I have a dilemma … do I press or leave unpressed? I’m liking the unfettered surfaces after a wet finish + an overnight air dry … I like how the surfaces have found themselves + am unsure if a pressing will flatten out these interesting, natural, jaunty + undulating small landscapes….

What would you do?

I shall ponder …. I hope you like the images 😀

It’s the final push for this weekends Coburg House Open Studio event!!

This is what 20 metres of unwashed scarves looks like … all handwoven in Knoll Yarns Ltd merino lambs wool. My favourite!!!

I’ll be debuting my latest collection of double sashiko scarf pieces this weekend … come along + view the final pieces!!!!

Fingers crossed for a happy finish!

This came off loom last week + is a beautiful + stunning accomplishment by a regular attendee to the PickOne studios.

Woven in Knoll Yarns Ltd merino lambs wool this is a variation of a pattern by Margaret Coe found in the “Double Twist” book by Marian Stubenitsky (highly highly recommended!!!) … the first piece is inspired by Margaret Coe project in the book + the second is the results of the student playing with differing lift sequences through extensive sampling to give something completely different to the original weave structure. Some of the images were taken post wet finish + both pieces are real treasures!

In my book - very impressive.

This student along with others will be popping in over this weekends open studio event Coburg House … details in the last two images in the carousel.

This will be a fantastic opportunity to chat with students who attend the workshops, giving real + honest appraisals of their time in the studio … I’ll be in studio 4, selling my wares … so no eves dropping!!!

Your all bc welcome + full deets of workshops in the bio or at the following link - https://www.pickone.co.uk/all-classes

Happy Tuesday!

As if you didn’t know… next weekend sees the best Open Studio event in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 happening as Coburg House flings its doors open for all to see!

With 70 designer makers + artists displaying their wares + workspaces for you to view … it’s an excellent opperchancity to see what goes on behind closed doors … all are welcome in the child + dog friendly space!

I’ll be on hand to talk about all things warp + weft + a few of my students will be on hand to talk about their current projects + experiences within the PickOne studios!

I’ll also have a limited edition range of new inspired woven pieces for sale over the weekend!

All the details are within the flyers + you + your chums are all welcome. The preview evening is sponsored by the brilliant Moonwake Beer Co. + all based in Leith.

The ever capable + brilliant Cafe Domenico will be on hand over the weekend for all your refreshment needs + wants!

So if your into supporting independent makers, artists + local businesses please do give them all a follow + visit us over the weekend - I respect YOU ARE ALL WELCOME!!! … bring your chums.

Ps - Apologies for my bias … but you’ll have a cracking visit!!!!

A change of pace … I’ve worked hard at getting an unbalanced repeat in this structure, but I keep seeing patterns + repeats in the weave … this is the best I’ve gotten so far, however I’m enjoying the dark base cloth under the two differing stitched marks …

There’s a wee video in the carousel which I hope shows scale. I can hope.

This collection should be available to see + purchase as part of our open studio event Coburg House in bca couple of weekends time!

Happy Days + happy happy Tuesday to everyone liking + loving my posts. Thank you!!!!!!

Im still reeling from last nights fantastic sashiko stitching workshop as led by the brilliant Karen Giroud Karen Giroud … with a full class of 8 students hailing from Edinburgh to Bangalore (!) in attendance.

Students learned how to set up + grid their pattens, select threads, address colour combinations, how to stitch + construct their layered pieces.

There was much laughter, very friendly helpful chat as well as fantastically stitched pieces under the expert guidance of Karen … the evening could not have gone better!

Our next sashiko workshop will be held in the 10th of August + all details can be found at the following link - https://www.pickone.co.uk/sashiko-and-visible-repair-workshop-with-karen-giroud … or via the link in the bio.

It really was a lovely way to spend a few hours on a Monday night, learning + making + I’m really looking forward to the next class in August, which is already 50% booked up … so be quick!